Hokkaido manufacturer takes crack at untapped market

SAPPORO, Japan -- A company in Hokkaido plans to mass-produce fermentation tanks made out of concrete, but first the vintages made in the egg-shaped receptacles must pass muster with sommeliers.

Aizawa Concrete will soon launch

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"Fast Foodies" co-host Justin Sutherland says the first time he met Rach, he promised to show her how to whip up his biscuits. He made good on that during his last visit and then some, pairing them with gravy, fried eggs and pickled Fresno chiles—a combo he calls "the OG field-hand fuel.

Tennessee Brew Works founder Christian Spears (in black shirt) with local dignitaries at the announcement of their new Lenoir City facility.

The future home of Lenoir City Barrel House

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This light, garlicky soup is popular in monasteries and convents in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, writes Brother Victor-Antoine d’Avila-Latourrette in his best-selling 1996 cookbook, “Twelve Months of Monastery Soups.”

Because of its monastic origins, this recipe is thrifty, e

A rendering of Chicago Winery's upcoming River North location.

Winemaker Erik Subrizi is stirring a vat of fermenting malbec grapes, punching the grapes down so the juice can work its way to the top. He pauses and holds his hand close to the concoction, feeling the heat created during fe

There are several advantages and disadvantages of using shipping containers for your home, and you need t

Mike Pomranz began covering craft beer professionally in 2006, branching out into all aspects of food and beverage before joining the Food & Wine team in 2014. He's also a cidermaker, bar owner, and alcoholic beverage importer.

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